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Metropolitan State College of Denver UCCS WSC CU Denver University of Northern Colorado Colorado State Nebraska UNOMAHA KU West Texas A & M University FLC CU Boulder| Colorado State University Pueblo | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | UNK | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,691 | 6,017 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,870 | $6,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,711 | $12,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,596 | $11,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,188 | $16,249 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,736 | $8,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,834 | 7,253 | ||
| Admitted | 1,831 | 6,222 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1100 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $219 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Pueblo is larger than than UNK based on total student enrollment (6,691 students vs. 6,017 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or UNK?
- Colorado State University Pueblo is 6.5% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($6,870.00 vs. $6,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at CSU-Pueblo than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($14,711.00 vs. $12,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than UNK ($14,188 vs. $16,249)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($11,596 vs. $11,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than University of Nebraska at Kearney (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 22.3% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,736 vs. $8,779)
CSU-Pueblo vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 79 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming UNK students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CSU-Pueblo (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UNK (3.24)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than UNK (85.8%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo or UNK? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNK and CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (61% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $4,400 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,250)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($204 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/